BUGER BXD15A ULTRABASS 1000-Watt Bass Amplifier User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- BUGER
Table of Contents
**BUGER BXD15A ULTRABASS 1000-Watt Bass Amplifier User Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
Warning
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suffi cient
magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality
professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
All other installation or modifi cation should be performed only by qualifi ed
personnel.
Caution
High voltage! Risk of death! To avoid lethal electric shock, do not open the
casing.
There are no user-serviceable components inside. Refer all maintenance to
qualifi ed service personnel. Remove the mains cable when the unit is not in
use.
Warning
To eliminate the risk of fi re and electric shock, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture and splashing or dripping liquid, which might enter the
device. Do not place any objects fi lled with liquid, such as vases, on the
unit.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure— voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- CAUTION! – These service instructions are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualifi ed to do so.
- Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of wasteelectrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effi cient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, or your household waste collection service.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suff ered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifi cations, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 201 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at music-group.com/warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Failure to observe the following points may result in damage to the amplifi er or loudspeakers. Damage caused in such a way are not covered by warranty.
- Observe the correct impedance for your loudspeaker and use the appropriate output socket.
- Always use loudspeaker cables for connection between the amplifi er and the loudspeaker. Never use other types of cable such as instrument cable and microphone cable.
Before you get started
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.
Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs of
damage.
- If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
- Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage or transport.
- Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging.
- Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
- Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near radiators etc.
- Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective grounding connection.
Important notes concerning installation
- The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections.
Hook-UP
Practice setup with effects pedals and multitrack audio playback from a tablet computer
Performance setup with rackmount tuner/effects and direct connection to mixing console
Controls
- INPUT jack is used to connect your instrument’s cable with a ¼” TS plug.
- MUTE button mutes the output of the amplifi er for silent tuning or for switching instruments. The CLIP LED ring around the button lights up to indicate clipping at the INPUT jack. If the CLIP LED lights up consistently, press the -15 dB button to reduce the gain at the INPUT jack.
- -15 dB button reduces the INPUT jack’s sensitivity by 15 decibels for use with active pickups. Press this button if the CLIP LED consistently lights up to indicate that the instrument signal is overloading the preamp circuit.
- GAIN knob sets the signal level going into the amplifi er’s preamp section.
- COMP button activates the internal compressor when pressed. Use the compressor to even out and control dynamics in your signal for a more consistent sound. The THRESH LED lights up when the compressor is active and fl ickers when the input signal reaches the compressor threshold set by the COMP knob.
- COMP knob controls the amount of compression applied by the internal compressor. Rotate the knob clockwise for a more compressed sound. When the knob is set fully counter-clockwise, no compression will be applied.
- ULTRA LOW button boosts the extreme low end of your sound when pressed. Press the ULTRA LOW button to add body and thickness to your instrument’s tone.
- BASS knob controls the bass frequencies of your sound. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to cut bass frequencies or clockwise to boost bass frequencies.
- MID knob boosts or cuts the midrange frequencies controlled by the MID FREQ knob. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to cut the designated mid-range frequencies or clockwise to boost those mid-range frequencies.
- MID FREQ knob sets the mid-range frequency to be boosted or cut by the MID knob.
- TREBLE knob controls the treble frequencies of your sound. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to cut treble frequencies or clockwise to boost treble frequencies.
- ULTRA HIGH boosts the high frequencies of your sound when pressed. Press the ULTRA HIGH to boost harmonics and add defi nition to your instrument’s sound.
- MASTER knob controls the fi nal output volume of the amplifi er. Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to reduce volume and clockwise to increase the volume.
- POWER switch turns the unit on and off . Always make sure the POWER switch is in the “Off ” position when initially connecting the unit to the mains power connection.
- POWER SOURCE accepts the included IEC power cable.
- VENTILATION FAN prevents the unit from overheating. The ventilation opening should not be blocked during operation.
- DI OUT can be used to connect the unit directly to a mixer or PA system using a balanced XLR connection.
- TUNER OUT sends out an unbalanced signal suitable for use with electronic tuners.
- FX INSERT SEND/RETURN creates a buff ered serial loop for use with eff ects pedals or rackmount eff ects processors.
- AUX IN accepts line-level signals from MP3 players or other sound sources using RCA connectors.
- FOOTSW connection allows you to control the MUTE and FX INSERT eff ects loop functions remotely by using a dual footswitch with a ¼” TRS connector (FSB102B footswitch not included).
Other important information
- Register online. Please register your new BUGERA equipment right after you purchase it by visiting bugera- amps. com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and effi ciently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
- Malfunction. Should your BUGERA product malfunction, it is our intention to get it repaired as quickly as possible. Please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BUGERA dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact one of our subsidiaries or distributors listed at behringer. com in the WHERE TO BUY section.
- Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
BUGERA
ULTRABASS BXD15A/BXD15/ BXD12A/BXD12
Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290
ULTRABASS BXD15A/BXD15/BXD12A/BXD12
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modifi cations to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC
Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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